Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at SUNDON MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
4,764
Total Quantity
405.3K
NHS Cost
£13.5K
vs National Avg
+33.5%
SUNDON MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 4,764 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £13,523 to the NHS. This is 33.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
420
Jul 2026
412
Jul 2026
401
Jul 2026
435
Jul 2026
372
Jul 2026
410
Jul 2026
418
Jul 2026
373
Jul 2026
408
Jul 2026
358
Jul 2026
376
Jul 2026
381
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,764 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 405,288 |
| Total NHS Cost | £13,523 |
| Presentations | 13 different forms |
| vs National Average | +33.5% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,764 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +33.5% vs national average |
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Data sourced from NHSBSA English Prescribing Dataset, CQC, and GP Patient Survey. Prescribing data does not indicate quality of care. Higher prescribing rates may reflect patient demographics. Always consult your GP for medical advice.